Definition of Retinaculum. Meaning of Retinaculum. Synonyms of Retinaculum

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Definition of Retinaculum

Retinaculum
Retinaculum Ret`i*nac"u*lum, n.; pl. Retinacula. [L., a holdfast, a band. See Retain.] 1. (Anat.) (a) A connecting band; a fr[ae]num; as, the retinacula of the ileoc[ae]cal and ileocolic valves. (b) One of the annular ligaments which hold the tendons close to the bones at the larger joints, as at the wrist and ankle. 2. (Zo["o]l) One of the retractor muscles of the proboscis of certain worms. 3. (Bot.) A small gland or process to which bodies are attached; as, the glandular retinacula to which the pollinia of orchids are attached, or the hooks which support the seeds in many acanthaceous plants.

Meaning of Retinaculum from wikipedia

- A retinaculum (pl.: retinacula) is a band of thickened deep fascia around tendons that holds them in place. It is not part of any muscle and primarily...
- The flexor retinaculum (transverse carpal ligament or anterior annular ligament) is a fibrous band on the palmar side of the hand near the wrist. It arches...
- The inferior extensor retinaculum of the foot (cruciate crural ligament, lower part of anterior annular ligament) is a Y-shaped band placed in front of...
- Extensor retinaculum may refer to: Extensor retinaculum of the hand Superior extensor retinaculum of foot Inferior extensor retinaculum of foot This disambiguation...
- The flexor retinaculum of the foot (laciniate ligament, internal annular ligament) is a strong fibrous band in the foot. The flexor retinaculum of the foot...
- The extensor retinaculum (dorsal carpal ligament, or posterior annular ligament) is a thickened portion of the antebrachial fascia that holds the tendons...
- Flexor retinaculum of the hand Flexor retinaculum of foot Inferior extensor retinaculum of foot Lateral retinaculum Medial patellar retinaculum Peroneal...
- The superior extensor retinaculum of the foot (transverse crural ligament) is the upper part of the extensor retinaculum of foot which extends from the...
- moth have a frenulum on the hindwing that hooks under a retinaculum on the forewing. The retinaculum is a hook or tuft on the underside of the forewing of...
- the ankle. (Retinaculum is Latin for "retainer.") These bands consist of the superior fibular retinaculum and the inferior fibular retinaculum. The superior...